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Former Pro Bowl linebacker Shawne Merriman says he would be open to fighting in MMA against former athletes or a WWE star. “I’m not opposed to [fighting],”…
Former Pro Bowl linebacker Shawne Merriman says he would be open to fighting in MMA against former athletes or a WWE star. “I’m not opposed to [fighting],”…
Former NFL star Shawne Merriman has founded a mixed martial arts promotion and could even compete himself. According to TMZ Sports , the 34-year-old launched Lights Out Xtreme Fighting, which will debut May 11 in Burbank…
Former NFL star Shawne Merriman has founded a mixed martial arts promotion and could even compete himself. According to TMZ Sports , the 34-year-old launched Lights Out Xtreme Fighting, which will debut May 11 in Burbank…
Former NFL star Greg Hardy is down for a fight with Shawne Merriman after the three-time Pro Bowler addressed the possibility of a bout between the two…
Former NFL star Greg Hardy is down for a fight with Shawne Merriman after the three-time Pro Bowler addressed the possibility of a bout between the two…
Shawne Merriman is trying his hand at bare knuckle boxing. In the NFL, Merriman was a fierce linebacker, who spent most of his career playing for the San Diego Chargers. While injuries ultimately led to the end of Merriman’s career, he isn’…
Shawne Merriman is trying his hand at bare knuckle boxing. In the NFL, Merriman was a fierce linebacker, who spent most of his career playing for the San Diego Chargers. While injuries ultimately led to the end of Merriman’s career, he isn’t afraid to go in a different direction. Merriman has flirted with the idea […]
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Another former NFL star is attempting a switch to combat sports.
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Another former NFL Pro Bowler is looking to get started in combat sports.
Former NFL All-Pro linebacker Shawne Merriman has been confirmed for the inaugural World Bare Knuckle Fighting Federation (WBKFF) event, “Rise of the Titans.” The event airs live on pay-per-view (PPV) from the Casper Events Center in Casper, Wyoming. A date has yet to be announced, however, early indications point to October 20th.
WBKKF announced the following about Merriman’s involvement in the event:
“We are thrilled to have Shawne as part of our team,” WBKFF CEO Tom Stankiewicz said. “It’s a very exciting time for everyone. Shawne was a proven warrior on the field and we look forward to seeing him in the ring.
“We feel that Shawne’s signing with WBKFF opens the doors to champions from all sports and shows that he has the guts and courage to step into this gladiator sport. Bare knuckle fighting is the combat sport for the 21st century. We welcome Shawne as part of our family!”
“This is really exciting for me,” Merriman said. “It’s a real privilege and honor for me to come out and fight. Thank you to everyone at the World Bare Knuckle Fighting Federation for your support. It’s time for Lights Out!”
The 34-year-old played linebacker in the NFL for eight seasons between 2005 and 2012 as a member of the San Diego Chargers and Buffalo Bills. He is a three-time NFL All-Pro and has long flirted with a possible combat sports career.
Also on the card will be a match-up between UFC veterans Chris Leben and Phil Baroni for the WBKFF light heavyweight title.
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MTV have announced the roster for the top athletes competing on the show The Challenge: Champs vs. Pros and the team includes several big names, including UFC star CM Punk, hurdler-turned-bobsledder Lolo Jones and former NFL linebacker Shawne…
MTV have announced the roster for the top athletes competing on the show The Challenge: Champs vs. Pros and the team includes several big names, including UFC star CM Punk, hurdler-turned-bobsledder Lolo Jones and former NFL linebacker Shawne Merriman.
The three are part of a team that will take on 10 top contestants from The Challenge in a special six-week event, starting on Tuesday, May 16, per Jordana Ossad of MTV’s official website.
NFL free-agent wide receiver Victor Cruz will also take part as the show’s host. He told Katie Barnes of ESPN W he’s a long-time fan of The Challenge:
The Challenge is an iconic MTV series that I grew up watching. The sports world is known for producing remarkable athletes, colorful characters, and memorable heroes, but this competition will give my fellow pro-athletes a chance to test their skills against some of the absolute best Challenge Champs, and I can’t wait to see how it all unfolds!
According to Ossad, the rules for the season will see the winning team captain nominate a member to take part in an elimination round, while the losing team’s captain automatically partakes. The field will be whittled down until one male and one female contender remain, with the two having the chance to earn $50,000 for charity.
Each episode will focus on one strength, including agility, ingenuity, brawn and more. The MTV champions team will be announced on May 9.
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